Mechanic

City of Huntington Beach•Huntington Beach, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment will remain open until filled. The first review of applications is scheduled to occur for applications received before 5:00 PM on June 5, 2026. This recruitment may close at any time after that date, once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established. Note: This job description is currently being updated and is under review for final approval. Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we're looking for the right person to serve as Mechanic with the Public Works Department. This position offers flexible scheduling options, including a 9/80 or 4/10 workweek. The Position Under general supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled diagnostic, repair, and maintenance of gasoline and diesel powered automotive vehicles and related systems and equipment. Mechanic is the journey-level classification in the Mechanic series. Mechanic differs from Senior Mechanic in the skill level required and the complexity of assigned work.

Requirements

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
Experience: Five (5) years’ experience as a mechanic diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and maintaining vehicles and equipment.
Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
Must possess and maintain, or obtain prior to completion of probation, certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in the following A1 – Engine Repair A5 – Brakes

Responsibilities

Performs a wide variety of maintenance and repair on automobiles, light and medium-duty trucks and motorized equipment, including transmissions, gasoline and diesel engines, fuel supply, ignition, suspension, air conditioning, cooling electrical and exhaust systems
Inspects vehicles and related systems (e.g., mechanical, electronic, electrical); identifies parts, tools and other service needs
Estimates time and materials needed for repairs; orders parts and supplies and makes necessary repairs
Overhauls or rebuilds light duty engines
Fabricates parts and materials.
Inspects and road tests completed work for compliance with standards before releasing unit to service
Responds to emergency calls for service on a call-out basis and works outside normal working hours as needed
Observes standard operating practices and safety procedures
Performs periodic safety inspections; identifies and corrects safety hazards
Reports to work as scheduled; may work a variety of schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
Maintains a regular and consistent attendance record
Travels to offsite locations within and outside the City
Performs other related duties as assigned